This course is exclusively available as part of 500 Global's custom VC Education programs. Reach out to us at [email protected] if you're interested in purchasing this course or any of our self-paced programs for your organization or group.

Navigating Term Sheets for Investors is a program series for up-and-coming angel investors and VCs who want to want to navigate and negotiate term sheet conversations with much more confidence. In this course, you will gain a fundamental and necessary understanding of what's involved in term sheet negotiations and unpack how these terms impact you and the founder. Our term sheet philosophy: When founders win, we all win!

  • Articulate instruments to raise capital - convertible securities and equity financing.

  • Identify key events of the term sheet process.

  • Describe and define common legal terms within standard industry term sheets.

  • Evaluate deal terms benefits and outcomes.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • How to Use This Platform

    • Online Certificate Course Legal Waivers

    • Welcome to Navigating Term Sheets for Investors!

    • Meet Your Instructor

    • Say Hello & Download Your Workbook!
  • 2

    Chapter #1 Instruments to Raise Capital

    • Introduction

    • Quick Level Setting

    • Discover Convertible Securities

    • Discounts & Valuation Caps

    • Discover Equity Financing

    • (Optional) Vocabulary Review #1

    • End of Chapter Discussion
  • 3

    Chapter #2 Economic Terms

    • Valuation

    • Liquidation Preference

    • Anti Dilution & Pro Rata

    • Redemption Rights & Pay to Play

    • (Optional) Vocabulary Review #2

    • End of Chapter Discussion
  • 4

    Chapter #3 Control Terms

  • 5

    Chapter #4 Conclusion

    • Putting It All Together

    • End of Course Reflection

    • Post Online Course Survey

How It Works

Estimated Time Commitment: 4-6 hours

  • E-Learning

    Learn at your own pace. Course videos include value-packed lessons from 500 Global experts. These videos are designed to introduce key concepts and to solidify your foundational knowledge.

  • Develop Your Skills

    Apply your learning. Your downloadable course workbook will guide you through each lesson and include activities to apply the knowledge you’ve gained and questions to encourage reflection.

  • Certificate of Completion

    You've earned it. At the end of the course, you’ll have earned a skills-based online certificate from 500 Global that you can proudly display online. Go ahead, it's okay to be excited about all you've learned.

Meet Your Instructor

Principal at 500 Global

Amit Bhatti

Amit is a Principal and former US corporate counsel at 500 Global, where he oversees investments from 500’s main funds. Prior to 500, Amit was an attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he represented technology companies across all stages of their lifecycle from start-up to IPO, as well as a number of VC funds in making investments. Prior to Wilson Sonsini, Amit was an attorney at Arent Fox, where he represented clients in debt financing and M&A.

Contact us to learn more!

This course is available as part of our custom programs. Reach out to us at [email protected] if you're interested in purchasing this course or any of our self-paced programs for your organization or group.

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